Saratoga.com announces Writing from the Heart, a new blog by Chrissy O'Reilly, a local poet and teacher!

Members of the Rotary Club of Saratoga Springs will be once again supporting efforts to eradicate polio throughout the world by hosting their annual 'Posies to End Polio' campaign. The Rotary Club of Saratoga Springs is selling a dozen roses for $20 now through May 29th.

Students at Lake Avenue School and Maple Avenue Middle School will be participating in fundraising efforts as well through the Purple Pinkie Project. They will have the chance to donate $1 toward vaccinations and have their finger colored purple, which replicates the stamp used in other countries when children are immunized. Please encourage your children to participate during their lunch period at Lake Avenue School on May 22 and at Maple Avenue Middle School on May 24.

It's time to break out your inner artist and plan on attending the SaratogaArtsFest, Saratoga Springs citywide celebration of the arts, scheduled for June 6-9, 2013. This well-known arts gala has released their schedule and this year the festival is expected to be more exciting than ever!

We're seeing a trend in the theatrical world of bringing classic literary novels to life, and the Saratoga Arts scene is no exception.

You may recognize the name Dawn Oesch from The Candy Co. of Saratoga or possibly her local acting endeavors, but this time around her name will be in lights for a directorial treat when she returns to her roots as Director for the theatrical rendition of John Steinbeck's classic, 'Of Mice and Men'.

"'Of Mice and Men' was the first school required book that made me enjoy reading...How wonderful it is to bring this literary classic to the stage," boasted Oesch.

Leading a troupe from the Local Actors Guild of Saratoga that Director Dawn Oesch describes as the crème de la crème in the Capital District, this production is sure to be a can't-miss-event at the Saratoga Arts Center in Saratoga Springs NY.

Attention parents and party planners - there's a new company in town for the perfect kids party solution! Belmonte Bounce House Party Rental, LLC is open in Saratoga and rents bounce houses, party tents, tables, chairs and more!

As a mom whose daughter's first birthday is quickly approaching, the addition of Belmonte Bounce House Party Rental to our area could not come at a better time. I've got my eye on their Princess Castle. Just add some sugary snacks and friends, and we are set!

Recently opened in Ballston Spa, The Fast Trax Food Co. combines great food with a theme your kids are sure to love ...trains!

Based on the story of "The Little Engine That Could," the theme hopes to encourage positivity, the possibility of all things and healthy goal-setting. The menu will have something for everyone, and hopes its customers leave with a positive attitude and a smile on their face.